![]() It enabled me to point my lens in the direction of the sun and not obtain flare. If “the coast was clear,” I’d always look for a layer of haze to diffuse the sun on the horizon line. One of my favorite locations was Harris Beach for sunset. I used to travel to the Oregon coast once a year. ![]() Use Haze To Diffuse The Sun On The Horizon Line I also opted to use a very clean background so the bird and palm both stood out. In the photo of the cormorant in silhouette, I used a similar strategy as in the shot of the ostrich, but because the cormorant was photographed in Florida, the moisture content in the air was higher than it is in Tanzania, so it helped soften the sun’s intensity. In the Serengeti tree and sun photo, I waited until the ball was low enough for atmospherics on the horizon to disperse the brightness. In the image of the silhouetted ostrich, I waited until all flare disappeared through the viewfinder before I pressed the shutter. If the sun is intense, wait for most of the brightness to be diffused by a cloud, pollution, haze or another source that helps obscure it. Use Clouds To Obscure The Sun On The Horizon Line As a subject unto itself, unless the color in the sky is electric, you’ll find it’s better to include an additional element to add intrigue. Finally, and the focus of this article, photograph the sun on the horizon line. A second way is to take advantage of the sweet light that falls on the landscape and bathes it in golden tones of yellow, red and orange. Vibrant colors may explode and fill the sky. One option exists when clouds accompany a sunrise in the east or a sunset in the west. There are many ways to exploit the sun’s effect at sunrise and sunset. The more often you make images during these magical hours, the sooner you’ll comprehend the above words. The warm glow, the side light and the vibrant and saturated colors they impart can’t be had at any other time of day nor can they be replicated in Photoshop. If you’re a regular reader of my Tip of the Week, you’ve seen the words, “It’s All About The Light.” I often profess that the “sweet light” of early morning and late evening are superb. We’re all aware that the most opportune times to make nature photos are at sunrise and sunset.
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